Reasons For

LG 55LF561 is 13.8kg heavy, but the Panasonic TX-55CX802 is a 20.5kg heavy TV (6.7kg heavier).
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The weight is the total weight of the TV excluding all packaging.

A lighter weight TV will be easier to move around and to mount on a wall. Some of the larger, very heavy TVs may require lightweight partition walls to be reinforced before the TV could be mounted.

11 Reasons For

Marginally larger screen size
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 has a screen size of 55", but the LG 55LF561 is only a 50" TV (5" smaller).
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The display diagonal of a TV is the most common measure of screen size and is the distance from the top left to the bottom right of the visible part of a TV screen excluding any frame or border. One of the most important considerations when choosing the right screen size for your TV is the typical distance from which you will be viewing the screen.
A good rule of thumb is to multiply the display diagonal by 2.5 to determine the viewing distance. So a 40 inch TV is best viewed from 100 inches away, which is equivalent to 8.3 feet or 2.54m.
For home cinema setups and a truly immersive experience this ratio can be reduced to 1.2. This will give a screen size that fills 40 degrees of the viewer's field of vision. So if you viewing from a distance of 6ft (72 inches) you would need a TV display diagonal of 60 inches.

TVs with a bigger display diagonal allow you to make the most of HD content and are great for watching movies.

3D compatible
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 is 3D compatible, but the LG 55LF561 is not.
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3D technology has become increasingly popular as the amount of 3D film and TV content has increased dramatically in recent years. All 3D TVs will also display regular 2D content and most will allow you to switch on and off the 3D effect on 3D content.
Most 3D TVs require you to wear special 3D glasses in order to view the content in 3D, however some of the newer 3D TVs require no 3D glasses at all. Of those TVs that do require glasses, there are two main types of 3D technology: passive and active.
Passive 3D uses glasses similar to those that you wear in the cinema. The glasses have polarised lenses which ensure that the correct image is displayed to each eye. The main advantage of passive 3D is that the glasses are very light and comfortable to wear, but it can result in a less bright image.
Active 3D uses battery powered glasses which control active shutters in each lens. These shutters constantly open and close very quickly in sync with two different images that are being displayed by the TV. This ensures that the correct image is displayed to each eye. The main advantage of active 3D is that the image is brighter, however the glasses are heavier and more expensive.

3D compatible TVs allow you to watch 3D content. For most TVs you will need to wear special glasses to see the 3D effect.

Smart TV features
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 supports smart TV features, whereas the LG 55LF561 does not support smart TV features.
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Smart TVs allow you to access the internet directly through your TV. Connect your TV to your local network though WiFi or an ethernet cable.

A smart TV lets you watch movies and TV on the internet by connecting directly to services such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube without a computer. You will also be able to connect to Facebook and Twitter directly from your TV.

Internet browser
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 has an internet browser, however the LG 55LF561 does not have an internet browser.
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Internet TVs allow you to access the internet directly through your TV. Connect your TV to your local network though WiFi or an ethernet cable.

Internet TVs let you watch movies and TV on the internet by connecting directly to services such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube without a computer.

Higher RMS rated power
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 is a 40W RMS rated power TV. That's 20W higher than the LG 55LF561 (40W).
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RMS rated power stands for Root Mean Square rated power and it is typically used to measure the power output of the audio element of the TV.

A higher RMS rated power means that the audio system on the TV is more powerful and will be able to play the audio at higher volumes. A higher RMS power may also result in better quality audio at normal volume levels.

One more USB 2.0 port
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The number of USB 2.0 ports on the Panasonic TX-55CX802 is two, but the LG 55LF561 only has one USB 2.0 port.
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USB ports are useful for displaying on your TV photos / videos or playing music that is stored on USB key drives. The USB port can also be used for charging devices from your TV (as long as it's switched on), and for installing software updates on the TV.

More USB ports will allow you to connect more USB devices to the TV simultaneously without needing to continuous plug in and unplug cables.

Three HDMI ports
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 is a three HDMI port TV, whereas the LG 55LF561 only has two HDMI ports.
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The HDMI ports quantity is the number of ports that the TV has that will accept a HDMI cable. HDMI is the most common type of cable used to connect modern TVs, DVD players, games consoles etc.

A greater number of HDMI ports will allow you to permanently connect more devices to the TV and will reduce the need to reach around the back of the TV to unplug and plug in cables when switching between devices.

WiFi connection
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 has a WiFi connection, but the LG 55LF561 does not.
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A Wifi (wireless LAN connection) on your TV means that you can connect your TV directly to your WiFi network.

Connecting your TV will be easier and you will not need any cables.

Ethernet LAN connection
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 has an Ethernet LAN connection, whereas the LG 55LF561 does not have an Ethernet LAN connection.

4% thinner
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The Panasonic TX-55CX802 has a thickness of 54mm. That's 1.8mm thinner than the LG 55LF561 (54mm).
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The depth of the TV is the thickness of the TV measured from the back of the TV to the front of the TV. Curved TVs will have quite a big depth as this dimension is measured from the back of the centre of the screen to the front of the edges of the screen.

A thinner TV has the advantage of appearing more elegant and will also mean that the TV will not stick out as much when mounted on a wall.

6 shops are selling it

A greater number of shops increases the price competition amongst retailers for the product and also increases the chances of this TV remaining in stock.

Reasons Against

12 Reasons Against

Marginally smaller screen size
Edit

The LG 55LF561 has a screen size of 50", but the Panasonic TX-55CX802 is a 55" TV (5" larger).
Read more

The display diagonal of a TV is the most common measure of screen size and is the distance from the top left to the bottom right of the visible part of a TV screen excluding any frame or border. One of the most important considerations when choosing the right screen size for your TV is the typical distance from which you will be viewing the screen.
A good rule of thumb is to multiply the display diagonal by 2.5 to determine the viewing distance. So a 40 inch TV is best viewed from 100 inches away, which is equivalent to 8.3 feet or 2.54m.
For home cinema setups and a truly immersive experience this ratio can be reduced to 1.2. This will give a screen size that fills 40 degrees of the viewer's field of vision. So if you viewing from a distance of 6ft (72 inches) you would need a TV display diagonal of 60 inches.

TVs with a bigger display diagonal allow you to make the most of HD content and are great for watching movies.

Not 3D compatible
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The LG 55LF561 is not 3D compatible, whereas the Panasonic TX-55CX802 is 3D compatible.
Read more

3D technology has become increasingly popular as the amount of 3D film and TV content has increased dramatically in recent years. All 3D TVs will also display regular 2D content and most will allow you to switch on and off the 3D effect on 3D content.
Most 3D TVs require you to wear special 3D glasses in order to view the content in 3D, however some of the newer 3D TVs require no 3D glasses at all. Of those TVs that do require glasses, there are two main types of 3D technology: passive and active.
Passive 3D uses glasses similar to those that you wear in the cinema. The glasses have polarised lenses which ensure that the correct image is displayed to each eye. The main advantage of passive 3D is that the glasses are very light and comfortable to wear, but it can result in a less bright image.
Active 3D uses battery powered glasses which control active shutters in each lens. These shutters constantly open and close very quickly in sync with two different images that are being displayed by the TV. This ensures that the correct image is displayed to each eye. The main advantage of active 3D is that the image is brighter, however the glasses are heavier and more expensive.

3D compatible TVs allow you to watch 3D content. For most TVs you will need to wear special glasses to see the 3D effect.

Does not support smart TV features
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The LG 55LF561 does not support smart TV features, however the Panasonic TX-55CX802 does.
Read more

Smart TVs allow you to access the internet directly through your TV. Connect your TV to your local network though WiFi or an ethernet cable.

A smart TV lets you watch movies and TV on the internet by connecting directly to services such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube without a computer. You will also be able to connect to Facebook and Twitter directly from your TV.

Does not have an internet browser
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The LG 55LF561 does not have an internet browser, but the Panasonic TX-55CX802 has an internet browser.
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Internet TVs allow you to access the internet directly through your TV. Connect your TV to your local network though WiFi or an ethernet cable.

Internet TVs let you watch movies and TV on the internet by connecting directly to services such as BBC iPlayer and YouTube without a computer.

Vastly lower RMS rated power
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The LG 55LF561 is a 20W RMS rated power TV. That's 20W lower than the Panasonic TX-55CX802 (40W).
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RMS rated power stands for Root Mean Square rated power and it is typically used to measure the power output of the audio element of the TV.

A higher RMS rated power means that the audio system on the TV is more powerful and will be able to play the audio at higher volumes. A higher RMS power may also result in better quality audio at normal volume levels.

One less USB 2.0 port
Edit

The number of USB 2.0 ports on the LG 55LF561 is one, but the Panasonic TX-55CX802 only has two USB 2.0 ports.
Read more

USB ports are useful for displaying on your TV photos / videos or playing music that is stored on USB key drives. The USB port can also be used for charging devices from your TV (as long as it's switched on), and for installing software updates on the TV.

More USB ports will allow you to connect more USB devices to the TV simultaneously without needing to continuous plug in and unplug cables.

Only two HDMI ports
Edit

The LG 55LF561 is a two HDMI port TV, whereas the Panasonic TX-55CX802 only has three HDMI ports.
Read more

The HDMI ports quantity is the number of ports that the TV has that will accept a HDMI cable. HDMI is the most common type of cable used to connect modern TVs, DVD players, games consoles etc.

A greater number of HDMI ports will allow you to permanently connect more devices to the TV and will reduce the need to reach around the back of the TV to unplug and plug in cables when switching between devices.

Does not have a WiFi connection
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The LG 55LF561 does not have a WiFi connection, whereas the Panasonic TX-55CX802 has a WiFi connection.
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A Wifi (wireless LAN connection) on your TV means that you can connect your TV directly to your WiFi network.

Connecting your TV will be easier and you will not need any cables.

Does not have an Ethernet LAN connection
Edit

The LG 55LF561 does not have an Ethernet LAN connection, however the Panasonic TX-55CX802 has an Ethernet LAN connection.

4% thicker
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The LG 55LF561 has a thickness of 55.8mm. That's 1.8mm thicker than the Panasonic TX-55CX802 (54mm).
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The depth of the TV is the thickness of the TV measured from the back of the TV to the front of the TV. Curved TVs will have quite a big depth as this dimension is measured from the back of the centre of the screen to the front of the edges of the screen.

A thinner TV has the advantage of appearing more elegant and will also mean that the TV will not stick out as much when mounted on a wall.

Fewer sellers

The LG 55LF561 is only stocked by 1 store, but the Panasonic TX-55CX802 is stocked by 7 sellers.
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The fewer the number of shops that stock the product, the lower the competition amongst shops to keep prices low.

Older by one month

The LG 55LF561 is one month older than the Panasonic TX-55CX802.

1 Reason Against

6.7kg heavier
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Panasonic TX-55CX802 is 20.5kg heavy, but the LG 55LF561 is a 13.8kg heavy TV (6.7kg lighter).
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The weight is the total weight of the TV excluding all packaging.

A lighter weight TV will be easier to move around and to mount on a wall. Some of the larger, very heavy TVs may require lightweight partition walls to be reinforced before the TV could be mounted.

Date Released

21 months Ago

21 months Ago

Running Costs Over 5 Years

Electricity cost - switched on

£

104.16

Electricity cost - standby

£

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Total running cost

£

104.16

Electricity cost - switched on

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Electricity cost - standby

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Total running cost

£

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Energy Efficiency Class

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Environmental Impact

0.52T

Running this TV over 5 years will generate 0.52 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant and grow them for 10 years.